While identifying and developing talent in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan will present substantial obstacles, it also has the potential to bring great rewards. Companies that choose to invest heavily in culturally-appropriate training for their Iraqi managers, leaders and teams have seen great results. At one of Aperian Global’s clients companies, employees have created a culture of safety and a management training program which have transformed the work site.

Talent Management Alliance’s (TMA) upcoming 2014 People in Energy Canada Summit. Held at the University of Calgary, from September 16th -17th, 2014. This event attracts over 200 human capital and talent management executives in the US, this year TMA brings one of his biggest events to Canada featuring insightful sessions that will discuss the critical skilled labour shortage that the Oil and Energy Industries are facing throughout Canada.

In an aging global workforce, most organizations remain focused on building bench strength through talent acquisition processes and programs targeting College Graduates or candidates with limited experience. Though…

While challenges exist, Stefanie Hanz, a millennial talent acquisition specialist and another 2012 event speaker, says employers shouldn’t fear multigenerational workplaces. Having employees from a wide range of ages can be a real benefit, she says.